9
QuizMultiple Choice

Lab: Natural Selection-Standard Bio 4.2 — Unit test

Question 9 • 24 - 25 CR - Biology B (0411KB)

In 1998, paleoanthropologist Rick Potts published an article in The Yearbook of Physical Anthropology, a peer-reviewed journal. The article was titled “Environmental Hypotheses of Hominin Evolution.” Isabel wonders if she can cite this article as a valid scientific reference. Which statement below best answers her question?

Answer
A
The article is not valid because it was not published this year.
B
The article is not valid because it contains no supporting evidence.
C
The article is valid because it was reviewed by other scientists.
D
The article is valid because Potts is a renowned paleoanthropologist.
In 1998, paleoanthropologist Rick Potts…